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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W320

Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Samsung TL320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung TL320 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL320 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL320 was revealed 10 months prior to the W320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL320 grades vs the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Sony W320

 TL320 W320 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung TL320

 W320 TL320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung TL320 and Sony W320

 TL320 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL320 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL320 versus Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL320 against the W320.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL320 and W320 is 98 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL320 and W320.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W320 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL320 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL320 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL320 Portrait photography features
Sony W320 Portrait photography features
33
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL320 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL320 Sports photography info
Sony W320 Sports photography info
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung TL320 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL320 and Sony W320
 Samsung TL320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also called WB1000 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-23 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $380 $269